Lead Steel Project Manager: Fabrication to Field Erection

MK Consulting Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group seeks an Industrial Projects Steel Project Manager to oversee structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, and field erection.

The role serves as the main client, engineer, and vendor contact, coordinating detailing, estimating, and shop fabrication with field crews to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management or estimating experience in structural steel fabrication or industrial construction.
• Ability to read complex structural and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with industry standards (AISC, NISD, ASTM).
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Project), Bluebeam, and 3D modeling/drafting software like Tekla or SDS/2.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Coordination: Review contracts, blueprints, and architectural drawings; set schedules, milestones, and manage procurement.
• Fabrication & Shop Oversight: Coordinate with fabrication shop to set production priorities and review shop drawings.
• Financial & Cost Management: Create project budgets, forecast costs, and approve change orders or invoices.
• Communication & Management: Act as primary contact for owners, general contractors, and subcontractors; lead meetings and resolve site issues.
• Safety & Quality Control: Ensure compliance with industry standards and enforce job-site safety plans.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Reading shop drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla

SDS/2

Bluebeam

Excel

MS Project

Job description

MK Consulting Group seeks an Industrial Projects Steel Project Manager to oversee structural and miscellaneous steel projects from contract award through fabrication, delivery, and field erection.

The role serves as the main client, engineer, and vendor contact, coordinating detailing, estimating, and shop fabrication with field crews to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.